Mid-Level Associate Attorney (Western Offices)

Cooperidge Consulting Firm; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier compensation and annual bonus

Hybrid work schedules

Full medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with firm contributions

Mentorship and coaching

Mentorship and advancement pathways

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in California seeks a Mid-Level Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience. This role offers competitive compensation, hybrid work schedules, and the opportunity to work on high-stakes matters with respected national firms. Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited institution and possess strong legal writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience at a large firm or top boutique.
• Strong academic background and legal writing skills.
• Excellent client service, communication, and time management abilities.
• Excellent client service, communication, and time management abilities.
• Experience handling complex, high-value matters in your focus area.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex, high-value matters in your focus area.
• Work directly with firm partners and senior recruiters.

Skills

Juris Doctor (JD)

Legal writing skills

Client service abilities

Communication skills

Time management abilities

Education

Jurisdiction Bar Admission

Job description

Mid-Level Associate Attorney (Western Offices)

Cooperidge Consulting is actively recruiting mid-level associate attorneys (3-6 years of experience) on behalf of our top Am Law firm clients. We're hiring across multiple high-demand practice areas for placement at some of the most respected national firms — known for their premier clients, high-stakes matters, and unparalleled career development opportunities.

By working directly with firm partners and senior recruiters, Cooperidge gives you a faster path to the top of the hiring stack — skipping the lengthy internal application process and getting your materials in front of key decision-makers, fast.

Practice Areas We Serve:

• Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity
• Litigation (Commercial, Securities, White Collar)
• Capital Markets
• Tech Transactions / IP / Patent Litigation
• Antitrust / Competition
• Energy / Project Finance
• Real Estate Finance
• Bankruptcy / Restructuring
• Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
• Healthcare / Regulatory
• Executive Compensation & Benefits

Requirements:

• Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution
• 3-6 years of relevant experience at a large firm or top boutique
• Strong academic background and legal writing skills
• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction (or eligibility to waive in)
• Excellent client service, communication, and time management abilities
• Experience handling complex, high-value matters in your focus area

Benefits:

• Top-tier compensation and annual bonus structure
• Hybrid work schedules (2-3 days in-office on average)
• Full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with firm contributions
• CLE allowance and bar dues coverage
• Mentorship, coaching, and clear advancement pathways
• Inclusion in high-impact, career-defining cases or transactions

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal